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Test Code Epic LAB6330 Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel, PCR, Spinal Fluid

Important Note

Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel PCR must be ordered with a confirmation LAB268 Spinal Fluid (CSF) Culture with Gram stain.

Pathogens identified in ME Panel include:

  • Escherichia coli K1
  • Haemophilus influenzae
  • Listeria monocytogenes
  • Neisseria meningitidis
  • Streptococcus agalactiae
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae
  • Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
  • Enterovirus (EV)
  • Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1)
  • Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2)
  • Human herpes virus 6 (HHV-6)
  • Human parechovirus (HPeV)
  • Varicella zoster virus (VZV)
  • Cryptococcus neoformans/gattii
Infectious

Additional Codes

Sunquest: SFPCR

Performing Lab

UPH Trinity Rock Island

Patient Preparation

Sterile Lumbar puncture collection techniques.

Specimen Type

Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF)

Volume: 1mL

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 24 hours.

Refrigerated: 7 days. (Preferred)

Frozen: Unacceptable

Minimum Volume

0.5mL

Reference Range

Not Detected

Day(s) Performed

Sunday-Saturday

CPT Code

87483

Reject Due To

Specimen not collected in a sterile container.

Specimen has been centrifuged.

Specimen frozen.

Method/Test Name

Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Biofire Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel

Report Available

2-3 hours upon receipt at testing lab.